Reviews for the Acer Aspire One

Acer Aspire OneSource: NetbookboardsThe Acer Aspire One is a magnificent machine with only a few minor downsides. If you’re concerned about the lack of upgrade capabilities on the netbook, the massive Aspire One fanbase will be able to help you out. Several user-made applications have been developed by users to eliminate some problems specific to the Aspire One. One particularly notable bit of freeware is a program designed specifically to reduce fan noise from the machine, available here. Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2009Rating: price: 80% performance: 70% display: 80%

80%The Low Down on the Acer Aspire One NetbookSource: Bright HubOut of nowhere I am suddenly a bona fide member of the netbook craze, and I am very impressed with this little guy! This review will highlight the best and worst aspects of the Acer Aspire One Netbook. The Aspire One is not without its flaws, and for a power user, even the OS needs a good bit of tinkering to get the full potential out of the machine. There is a great user community already, and plenty of information on how to best make use of this little marvel. Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/03/2009Rating:Total score: 80%

90%Acer Aspire One reviewSource: TechradarAcer has bucked the trend with the Aspire One. The Acer Aspire One is an impressive piece of work. By keeping a close eye on that all-important price, yet hitting all the major areas that need them, it has produced a wonderfully compact companion for the road, or as a roaming PC for the home. Asus better watch out, otherwise it'll lose out big time to this tiny wonder.90, Preis 80 Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2009Rating:Total score: 90% price: 80%

70%Acer Aspire One (XP) netbook: complete with creature comfortsSource: APC MagWe were able to test the Aspire One with the 6-cell battery – at present only available as an optional extra through Acer’s online store for $108.90. This sticks out 3cm from the rear and brings the total weight up to 1.3kg. With the screen set to 40 per cent brightness and all power-saving features off, it ran for 5 hours and 6 minutes with Wi-Fi on. Couple that with the 3-cell battery, which runs for 2.5 hours, and you’ve easily got all-day battery life.von 10: 7, Preis 7, Ergonomie 7, Leistung 8 Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/29/2008Rating:Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 80% ergonomy: 70%

There is little doubt that netbooks are here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future. A recent news article reported that netbooks are now more popular than Apple’s iPhone, which recently overtook the Motorola Razr as the most popular cell phone based on sales. The current generation of netbooks are not notebook/laptop killers, but once equipped with Intel’s Dual Core Atom processor in the coming months, they will be one step closer. Doubling the processing power will no doubt have an impact on performance and things like HD video playback should become a reality.

Acer's Aspire One was the world's most popular netbook in Q3, and it quickly became our favourite too thanks to its great keyboard, nice bright screen, solid spec and - crucially for a Small, Cheap Computer - a low price that has fallen even further online since then. It has a decent appliance-style Linux UI, or you can buy it with Windows for compatibility. The 8GB solid-state drive could be faster, but there's an HDD option if you want speed and capacity.

80%Acer Aspire One Source: PC MagSince it first debuted, the One has added several options like a 10-inch screen, numerous hard drive choices, and a 6-cell battery, while keeping its price competitive with the rest of the competition.4 von 5, Preis sehr gut, Leistung gut Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/03/2008Rating:Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80%

Acer - Aspire One review Source: IT ReviewsChic, compact, ultra-portable and priced well below the competition, Acer's Aspire One is a worthy opponent to its mini laptop rivals at Asus and HP. However, it's not as Net-versatile and it suffers from a short battery life.Preis gut, Mobilität mäßig Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/20/2008Rating: price: 80% mobility: 60%

80%Acer Aspire One with Windows XP review Source: PC AdvisorDespite these shortcomings, the Acer Aspire One is a fine little machine. If you need more hard drive headroom or slightly speedier performance, Lenovo's IdeaPad S10 may be a better choice. But Acer's Aspire One is one of the best category bargains around. Just stay near a power outlet or invest in the extra six-cell battery.(von 5): 4, Preis 4.5, Ausstattung 4, Verarbeitung 4, Leistung mäßig Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2008Rating:Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 60% features: 80% workmanship: 80%

85%Acer Aspire One Mini-notebook (Windows XP) Review Source: PC WorldDespite these shortcomings, the Aspire One is a fine little machine. If you need more hard drive headroom or slightly speedier performance, Lenovo's IdeaPad S10 may be a better choice. But Acer's Aspire One is one of the best category bargains around. Just stay near a power outlet or invest in the extra six-cell battery.85%, Ergonomie mäßig, Preis sehr gut, Mobilität schlecht Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/13/2008Rating:Total score: 85% price: 90% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 60%

80%Acer Aspire One Netbook Source: Trusted ReviewsIf you want the cheapest 8.9in netbook out there with the second-best keyboard, the Acer Aspire One is currently the one to go for - though the Asus Eee PC 901 offers better value if your budget stretches further. However, if the 120GB HDD, 1GB RAM version of the One becomes available with a six-cell battery, at a price that still undercuts the Eee, Asus will have a serious battle on its hands. The future possibility to upgrade to 3G/HSDPA, if it becomes reality, is also a strong selling point, meaning the Aspire might yet become the One to rule them all.(von 10): 8, Ausstattung 8, Leistung 8 Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/25/2008Rating:Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 80%

Acer Aspire One netbook SlashGear Review Source: SlashgearThe Aspire One has been a pleasant surprise. There’s a feeling that Acer have developed everything, made every design decision and hardware choice, with the mantra “don’t price it out of the market” ringing in their ears. The end result could’ve been a cheap, flimsy, carbon-copy netbook, but turned out to have more neat touches and design strength than machines $200 more expensive. No, it’s not for everyone, but if web browsing, occasional documents and portability are your daily chores, the Acer Aspire One deserves your consideration.Preis gut, Mobilität gut Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2008Rating: price: 80% mobility: 80%

Acer Aspire One Netbook Source: Inside HW
On fast-growing market of small portable computers another “big player” put itself into play in the struggle for leadership. Acer’s trump card is Aspire One model A110-Ab. Term netbook came out as result of need for making boundary between these little guys and classic notebooks. Therefore, the most precise name of tested device should be Acer Aspire One A110-Ab Netbook (A110-Ab is just a model identification for certain region).
Preis gut, Display zufriedenstellend Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/08/2008Rating: price: 80% display: 70%

Acer Aspire One Review Source: Tom's GuideThe Acer Aspire One cuts a pretty good figure. Price wise, it is definitely an interesting alternative as this Linux-based pocket-sized machine that can be used on the go almost anywhere (until the battery runs out 2.5 hours later) retails for only $329. Productivity while out and about is not a problem as Open Office 2.3 is already preinstalled. Firefox gets the user onto the Internet, and an email client http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-mail_client and a messenger are also installed. The games are simple, but entertaining, and in some cases have the potential to become addictive. It is a pity that the installed versions are limited demo versions, particularly as the majority of the games are available free of charge as Flash games on the Internet. The media player is picky. The audio section can handle MP3, OGG and WMA wma files, but MP4/AAC files are ignored.Preis gut Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/05/2008Rating: price: 80%

75%Acer Aspire One Review for Student Use Source: Student Buying GuideAlthough I have sounded negative in a few areas of this review, I really do like the Aspire One. Can I recommend it as a main laptop for a student? No, I cannot. You really do need something that’s larger, more powerful and more durable to serve you through college. If you’re on a tight budget, i can understand the appeal of a $349 laptop, but why not spend $50 - $100 more and get a 15.4″ screen Compaq C50Q or Celeron powered Acer laptop? The larger screen and fuller sized keyboard is a really big deal for usability.(von 10): 7.5, Preis 9, Ausstattung 6, Leistung 5, Emissionen sehr schlecht, Mobilität schlecht Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/03/2008Rating:Total score: 75% price: 90% performance: 50% features: 60% mobility: 40% emissions: 30%

Acer Aspire One ReviewSource: Notebookreview.comFor those looking for an even lower cost budget netbook, the Acer Aspire One is a worthy candidate to think about. This computer has solid build quality to handle being tossed around in a backpack or purse, and modest performance to handle common software applications with ease. Battery life isn't the best with the 3-cell model, so if you spot the 6-cell/160GB version in stock, it is highly recommended that you pick that. While it is not the easiest netbook to upgrade, it does offer a large storage drive to start with and an SDHC expansion slot. Starting as low as $349 it is no question that it blows the socks off the current competing models, which are priced at $499 and up.Preis sehr gut, Leistung gut, Emissionen schlecht User Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/01/2008Rating: price: 90% performance: 80% emissions: 40%

Acer Aspire One Review Source: Small Business ComputingAlong the way, it turns the "Since a netbook nowadays costs the same or more, why not get a real notebook?" argument upside down: If you can settle for a plug-in optical drive and slightly subpar touchpad, why should you spend more than $400 or carry more than three pounds? This may be the year's best PC value. Preis hervorragend Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/29/2008Rating: price: 95%

80%Acer Aspire One Review Source: Hardware CentralAlong the way, it turns the "Since a netbook nowadays costs the same or more, why not get a real notebook?" argument upside down: If you can settle for a plug-in optical drive and slightly subpar touchpad, why should you spend more than $400 or carry more than three pounds? This may be the year's best PC value.12 von 15, Ausstattung 4 von 5, Leistung 3 von 5, Preis 5 von 5 Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/26/2008Rating:Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 60% features: 80%

80%Acer Aspire one (Windows XP) Source: Laptop MagSince the prices of mini-notebooks have seemingly been escalating with each new model, we’re pleased to see one for just $349, adhering to the idea of the “low-cost PC.” The 9-inch Asus Eee PC 901 XP ($520 with rebate at Newegg.com, as of this writing) has a faster solid state drive, but the Aspire one offers much more capacity (120GB vs. 12GB) and costs $171 less. And even if you opt for the Aspire one with the 6-cell battery, you’ll still be paying $121 less. The touchpad is small and the vertical buttons are awkward, but we prefer the Aspire one overall because it offers a superior keyboard and much better bang for your buck. In the suddenly crowded field of mini-notebooks, the XP version of the Aspire one offers the best value. 4 von 5, Ausstattung gut, Leistung gut, Mobilität schlecht Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/22/2008Rating:Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 40%

91%Acer Aspire One A110 Source: Reg HardwareThe Aspire One is everything a Small, Cheap, Computer should be. The build quality is excellent, the feature list is not half bad, and it certainly looks and feels the part. Indeed, it's the best-looking SCC we've seen. On the down side, the standard battery is poor and - with the Linux versions at least - getting online using a 3G network isn't straightforward. Of course, the really great thing about the AA1 is that you can tuck it under your arm, go our and feel far less of a tit than if you were carrying a MacBook Air. Worth buying for that alone, if you ask us.91%, Preis gut, Verarbeitung exzellent, Mobilität mäßig Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/18/2008Rating:Total score: 91% price: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 95%

60%Acer Aspire One Netbook Subnotebook Computer Source: Comp ReviewsWith the escalating costs of many netbook systems, it is a relief to see the Acer Aspire One offering a very compact and well priced portable. While it may not have the Windows XP operating sytem and relatively limited battery life, its solid state storage and layout make it a solid option for those wanting connectivity without the high price.3 von 5, Preis gut Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/18/2008Rating:Total score: 60% price: 80%

75%Acer Aspire One Laptop Source: Computer ShopperThose who haven't yet tried out a netbook—the new category of cheap ultraportable laptops that have quickly followed on the heels of the Asus Eee PC's runaway success—may not appreciate the appeal of one, but it doesn't take more than a few minutes using a model like the Acer Aspire One to surmise the reasons behind their popularity.
Acer's entry into the netbook market, the Aspire One, makes good use of its Linux OS, but its specs aren't as good as some of the competition.7.5 von 10, Display gut, Mobilität schlecht Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/07/2008Rating:Total score: 75% display: 80% mobility: 40%

80%Acer Aspire One NetbookSource: Trusted ReviewsIf you want the cheapest 8.9in netbook out there with the second-best keyboard, the Acer Aspire One is currently the one to go for - though the Asus Eee PC 901 offers better value if your budget stretches further. However, if the 120GB HDD, 1GB RAM version of the One becomes available with a six-cell battery, at a price that still undercuts the Eee, Asus will have a serious battle on its hands. The future possibility to upgrade to 3G/HSDPA, if it becomes reality, is also a strong selling point, meaning the Aspire might yet become the One to rule them all.(von 10): 8, Leistung 8, Ausstattung 8, Preis zufriedenstellend Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/05/2008Rating:Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 80%

70%Acer Aspire one (Linux)Source: Laptop MagThe Acer Aspire one isn’t the only 8.9-inch mini-notebook on the block, but at $379 it’s a pretty good bargain—if you can live with short battery life. However, prospective buyers may prefer the $399 Windows XP version, which sports a larger 120GB hard drive and 1GB of RAM, Others may prefer the longer endurance of the ASUS Eee PC 901’s six-cell battery and its 1GB of RAM, although its $599 price and cramped keyboard will give some pause. The 8.9-inch HP 2133 Mini-Note PC has a sleeker, more durable design, but the Linux version isn’t nearly as consumer-friendly as what Acer or ASUS offers. In the ever-growing field of mini-notebooks the Aspire one is a decent buy for those on a tight budget looking for a secondary PC for getting online. It’s a better deal than the more expensive 7-inch Eee PC 4G.3.5 von 5 Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2008Rating:Total score: 70%

70%The Acer Aspire One Netbook ReviewSource: Hardware ZoneBased on our experience with other netbooks to-date, we're understandably quite disappointed with the Aspire One. With most new netbook models' battery performance lasting three hours or upwards, it's quite a let down on Acer's part to say the least. All hope is not lost however, as there have been news floating around the interwebs of a 5200mAH 6-cell battery from Acer (which is not cheap though). It does have some nice things going for it, such as a larger keyboard, which has a pretty good layout for easy typing. While the screen was bright and clear, the extra space at the sides could have been utilized for a much bigger screen. Software performance was just satisfactory, though as we mentioned in our previous page, power users may want to look for alternatives to the default Linpus Linux Lite OS provided if one is still keen on the Aspire One. The operating system provided, while restrictive, does allow for a simple and easy to use experience for the more novice folks through its nice GUI interface. That's not to say the Aspire One is bad as it's just pretty hard to justify getting one when there are other options available on the market.

90%Acer Aspire OneSource: TechradarAs for usability, stakes are covered. The keyboard is surprisingly roomy, with no tricky layout problems to work around, beyond the slightly small function keys - not a huge problem. The touchpad on the other hand is the focus of some frustration, being both tiny and annoy to use for clicking on things thanks to the vertical mouse buttons. A travel mouse is definitely something worth budgeting for. At least you won't need a webcam or microphone, as these are integrated above the screen. The Acer Aspire One is an impressive piece of work. By keeping a close eye on that all-important price, yet hitting all the major areas that need them, it has produced a wonderfully compact companion for the road, or as a roaming PC for the home. Asus better watch out, otherwise it'll lose out big time to this tiny wonder.4.5 von 5, Preis exzellent, Display gut, Leistung gut, Mobilität schlecht Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/09/2008Rating:Total score: 90% price: 95% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 40%

100%Acer Aspire One notebook computerSource: vnunet.comYou could say that it’s just typical: after waiting more than a decade for an affordable, portable notebook computer, three turn up at once. Acer’s Aspire One is launching alongside the Asus Eee 901 but even in an increasingly crowded market it stands out thanks to its low price. The Aspire One looks smart, is available in white or black, and features a shiny black bezel around the 1,024x600 pixel display.
Staggeringly good value, with a decent screen and good keyboard.
(von 5): 5, Ausstattung 4, Leistung 3, Preis sehr gut, Mobilität mangelhaft Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/02/2008Rating:Total score: 100% price: 90% performance: 60% features: 80% mobility: 50%

Acer Aspire One reviewSource: PC AdvisorA few glitches aside such as near-useless track buttons, and no user adjustable screen brightness, the Acer Aspire One is the current pick of the breed. Figure in the curvier styling and shiny colours, and Acer moves to the top of the list, especially at the unmissable price of £199.Display gut, Preis gut Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/27/2008Rating: price: 80% display: 80%

100%Acer Aspire OneSource: Mobile Computer If you’ve been hedging your bets when it comes to buying a low-cost laptop along the lines of the Asus Eee PC, you’ve been wise to keep your wallet closed for so long. Asus may have all but created the market for the ‘netbook’, but now other laptop manufacturers are jumping on the bandwagon and the latest is Acer with its Aspire One. All netbooks have so far followed the same ultra-portable laptop design to some extent and the Aspire One certainly doesn’t buck the trend.
By far the best netbook we've seen so far and while the battery is a let-down, the rest of the Aspire One more than makes up for it.6 von 6, Preis gut, Mobilität schlecht Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2008Rating:Total score: 100% price: 80% mobility: 40%

88%Acer Aspire One reviewSource: CNetThe Acer Aspire One is better than most netbooks. It's fantastic for anyone who wants a small, cheap machine on which to type and surf the Web. However, its battery life lets it down slightly.8.8 von 10, Mobilität mangelhaft Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/20/2008Rating:Total score: 88% mobility: 50%

Acer Aspire OneSource: PC Mag Acer has developed a reputation for selling inexpensive systems worldwide, so it's only natural that it would come up with its own affordable ultramobile PC (UMPC). Pressure from the ASUS EeePC and the HP 2133 Mini-Note made the company realize that it had to be on the same gravy train.
The Acer Aspire One is aggressively priced and will entice customers with an Intel Atom processor and a well-developed Linux operating system.Display gut Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/17/2008Rating: display: 80%

60%Acer Aspire One notebook reviewSource: Pocket LintAcer has hit a great price point with the Aspire One and if your budget is tight it's an interesting machine to opt for. However, if Acer wants it to be seen as anything other than a mini-notebook it needs to quickly launch its connected version as this vanilla edition is only a success on the price point, lacking the usability and build quality we've come to expect from this market.6 von 10, Leistung gut, Mobilität gut, Emissionen mangelhaft Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/13/2008Rating:Total score: 60% performance: 80% mobility: 80% emissions: 50%

70%Acer Aspire OneSource: TechradarTo try and differentiate its latest mini-laptop from the current rash of releases, Acer is referring to its Aspire One (£199 inc. VAT) as a 'two-handed internet device'. The idea is that you'll use it for browsing the internet and consuming media instead of using it to create music and movies.
However, what the Aspire One does have going in its favour is the price. While many ultra-portable notebooks are hitting the shelves at £350, this one is only £199. So while the Aspire one won't offer you as much as the HP Mini-Note or MSI Wind, the bargain price may be enough to swing the balance in its favour.3.5 von 5, Preis gut, Leistung gut, Verarbeitung schlecht Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/11/2008Rating:Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 40%

Acer Aspire One - First Look reviewSource: Pocket Lint Joining in the race to get a slice of the rapidly-growing mini PC pie, is Acer, with their Aspire One. But will this offer you something the Asus Eee PC, HP Mini-Note or MSI Wind will not? We got our hands on the new Aspire One at the press launch in London, for a First Look.
An impressive entry into an increasingly crowded market for Acer, who are known to deliver great value for money. On first look, the Aspire One appears to be a great little computer.Preis gut Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2008Rating: price: 80%

83%Acer Aspire OneSource: PC ProAsus' Eee range might have had an easy ride for the last few months, but the challengers are arriving thick and fast. Now Acer's Aspire one has landed, can it finally mark the end of Asus' dominance, or is it just another jumped-up pretender? Before we go any further, let's get this out of the way; the Aspire one is absolutely gorgeous.
Acer's Aspire one makes a splash. A great keyboard, a fine screen and a keen price make for a simply superb netbook.
5 von 6, Display gut, Preis gut Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/01/2008Rating:Total score: 83% price: 80% display: 80%

Intel Atom: The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit (not every model supports 64bit) microprocessor for cheap and small notebooks (so called netbooks), MIDs, or UMPCs. The speciality of the new architecture is the "in order" execution (instead of the usual and faster "out of order" execution). Therefore, the transistor count of the Atom series is much lower and, thus, cheaper to produce. Furthermore, the power consumption is very low. The performance per Megahertz is therfore worse than the old Pentium 3M (1,2 GHz on par with a 1.6 GHz Atom).

Z530:

Power saving version of the Atom N270 with additional Virtualization Support and more power saving techniques. The performance is equal to the N270 and therefore only suited for basic tasks.

8.9": This is a very small format, which is used for UMPC, Netbooks or Subotebooks. There hardly exist any models with this display format. Working for a long time is uncomfortable. This tiny display is intended for outdoor usage.The advantage is, that the mini-notebook can be small dimensioned and can be carried easily. Further the tiny display has the advantage, that it needs few energy, which improves the battery runtime and in consequence the mobility. The disadvantage is that the reading of texts is very exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions can hardly be used.» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

1 kg: This subnotebook is one of the most lightweight of all notebooks and can be carried very easily. There exist hardly any models in this extreme class of weight. 7-9 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.

Acer: Acer Incorporated is a Taiwanese multinational electronics manufacturer. Its product lineup includes desktops and laptops, as well as personal digital assistants (PDAs), servers and storage, displays, peripherals, and e-business services for business, government, education, and home users. Acer is the third largest computer manufacturer in the world (by sales) after HP and Dell Inc (2007). The company owns the largest franchised computer retail chain in Taipei, Taiwan. Originally named Multitech, it was founded in 1976. Gateway and Packard Bell are economically connected with Acer. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %